Assoc. Prof. M.D. Emrullah Hayta

After a complex pelvic fracture from a cycling accident, my rehabilitation felt hopeless. Dr. Emrullah Hayta didn't just see a broken bone; he saw a person who loved hiking. His approach was revolutionary—combining targeted shockwave therapy with a proprioceptive retraining program he designed himself. At Acibadem Atasehir, his team used technology I'd never seen, like a gravity-offloading treadmill. He explained the biomechanics of my gait in such vivid detail it became fascinating. Eight months later, I'm not just walking; I completed a coastal trail. He rebuilds function with an artist's precision.

Our 7-year-old son developed severe, idiopathic toe-walking that baffled local specialists. Dr. Hayta's pediatric physiatry assessment was unlike any other—he observed him playing in the waiting area first. He diagnosed a subtle sensory processing integration issue, not just a muscular problem. His treatment avoided invasive procedures. Instead, he prescribed a bespoke regimen of therapeutic play, textured insoles, and family-led exercises framed as 'superhero training.' His calm, playful demeanor made our son eager for sessions. The change has been miraculous; he now runs flat-footed with his friends. Dr. Hayta understands children, not just charts.

As a 78-year-old with advanced spinal stenosis, I feared surgery and dependency. Dr. Hayta proposed a 'neuro-modulation first' strategy. He performed a fluoroscopically-guided epidural nerve root series, but his true magic was in the tailored neuro-re-education that followed. He taught me micro-movements and pacing strategies I'd never considered. He even reviewed my home setup via a video call. The pain reduced from a 9 to a 3. He gave me back my independence in the garden. His holistic care for the elderly—addressing fear, environment, and tiny functional victories—is a masterclass in compassionate medicine.

I was referred for what I thought was a routine post-op check after a meniscus repair. Dr. Hayta, however, conducted a dynamic movement analysis and identified a significant kinetic chain dysfunction originating from my opposite ankle—an old injury I'd forgotten. He reframed my entire recovery, treating me not as a 'knee case' but as an interconnected system. Using ultrasound-guided dry needling and a corrective exercise protocol for my whole lower limb, he prevented what he called 'compensatory pathology.' What was meant to be one follow-up turned into a short course of treatment that undoubtedly saved me from future surgeries. He sees the blueprint of the body others miss.